WVU Sports Communications Release
Lyons' Statement Concerning Twitter Comments
"We are aware of comments posted on Twitter by one of our employees on Sunday evening during the West Virginia vs. Maryland men's basketball game. Those comments do not in any way reflect the beliefs and core values of West Virginia University and its Department of Intercollegiate Athletics. As with all personnel issues, the athletic department will handle this matter internally. Moving forward, I expect our employees to demonstrate the spirit and sportsmanship that best reflects the West Virginia University Mountaineers."
Lyons' Statement Concerning Twitter Comments
"We are aware of comments posted on Twitter by one of our employees on Sunday evening during the West Virginia vs. Maryland men's basketball game. Those comments do not in any way reflect the beliefs and core values of West Virginia University and its Department of Intercollegiate Athletics. As with all personnel issues, the athletic department will handle this matter internally. Moving forward, I expect our employees to demonstrate the spirit and sportsmanship that best reflects the West Virginia University Mountaineers."